GRE Word List
EMISSARY
one designated as the agent of another : representative
The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |